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Chapter 8, Problem 91GP

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IP Tension at the Bottom A ball of mass m is attached to a string of length L and released from rest at the point A in Figure 8–29. (a) Show that the tension in the string when the ball reaches point B is 3mg, independent of the length l. (b) Give a detailed physical explanation for the fact that the tension at point B is independent of the length l.

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QUESTION:

IP Tension at the Bottom A ball of mass m is attached to a string of length L and released from rest at the point A in Figure 8–29. (a) Show that the tension in the string when the ball reaches point B is 3mg, independent of the length l. (b) Give a detailed physical explanation for the fact that the tension at point B is independent of the length l.

Equation Transcription:

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theta

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Solution 91GP

a.)

Step 1 of 3

We have to show that the tension in the string when the ball reaches point is (independent of length).

The tension in the string when the ball reaches point can be found using conservation of mechanical energy for conservative forces.

constant

 

Where,

mass of the ball in kg

length of the string in m

Solving for

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